One of the biggest issues in Bhutan’s conservation story so far has been the sacrifices made by local communities, farmers and the nation to protect Bhutan’s pristine forests with little or no economic returns. It now appears that the world is starting to ‘put its money where its mouth is,’ …
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Japan assists Bhutan with 20 ambulances, bridge construction and channel renovation
The Government of Japan will be providing a total assistance of JPY-172,000,000 (one hundred and seventy two million yen) for replacement of 20 ambulances (Phase 2), JPY-10,690,000 (Ten million six hundred ninety thousand yen ) for the Renovation of Irrigation Channels in Mongar Gewog, Mongar and JPY-10,460,000 (Ten million four …
Read More »Home Minister leads govt delegation in UN Disaster conference
Leading RGoB’s delegation to the Third United Nations World Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction (14-18 March, Sendai), Lyonpo Damcho Dorji, Minister of Home and Cultural Affairs during the Plenary session (16 March) highlighted the vulnerabilities, priorities, achievements, and the challenges faced by Bhutan in the field of disaster risk reduction. …
Read More »Preparing for the second round of the World Cup qualifying match
After a historic win over Sri Lanka in the first round of World Cup qualifying match, Bhutan will now face the seven lowest ranked countries of the 40 nations qualified for the second round. Bhutan could face Cambodia, Chinese Taipei, India, Timor-Leste and other 2 lowest ranked nations who will …
Read More »Crowd control and safety issues at Changlimithang
Although there were thousands of football fans and enthusiasts filling every single seat in the Changlimithang National Stadium during second leg of the World Cup qualifying match played on March 17, however, hundreds more spectators wanted to be let into the stadium. They left disappointed as they were denied entry …
Read More »Thimphu Thromde comes up with address system for door-to-door service delivery
As directed by the government, Thimphu Thromde in partnership with the Bhutan Post has initiated a project to develop a city addressing system using geographic information system (GIS) to provide efficient door-to-door service delivery. The City Address System (CAS), when in place, would benefit the government offices and public-oriented entities, …
Read More »Bhutan’s two heroes with three important goals in between them
Striker and jersey number 7 Chencho Gyeltshen 19 scored two goals during the second leg of the World Cup qualifiers against Sri Lanka in the Changlimithang National Stadium in Thimphu.Chencho Gyeltshen also known as Parop is the center forward in Bhutan’s national team. As his nickname suggest he is from …
Read More »His Majesty reminds new police recruits to protect and serve
His Majesty The King, accompanied by Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, graced Royal Bhutan Police’s 47th Batch Gagsars’ Attestation Parade on 15th March. 150 men and 50 women recruits who completed their training at Jigmeling and four men and two women cadet officers who trained at Tashigatshel Police Training Centre, presented …
Read More »Football Academy focuses on grooming future football talent
The Football Academy in Bhutan was established to produce good football players in the country. The Head Coach of the National Football Team and the Technical Director, BFF, Chokey Nima, said the Football Academy allows for all football players to stay together and train as a team. “If we don’t …
Read More »PM meets with Bhutanese community, Google, Tesla and other luminaries in USA
Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay who is on a 9-day visit to the United States of America from 15th to 24th March 2015 to raise awareness for the ‘Bhutan for Life’ initiative met with the Bhutanese Community in New York on the day he arrived the United States. Speaking to hundreds of …
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